Topics regarding layoffs at Occidental Petroleum Corp.

Topics regarding layoffs at Occidental Petroleum Corp.

Oil at 74.00 plus............

Woke up to a war starting between Israel and Iran. We have so much more to worry about than what is usually posted on this web site. The last thing the USA needs is for us to get deeper into this conflict. This is not what we want or need for our... — read more 

New office building

Are the plans to build new building still full steam ? Why can't we move outside 610 loop? Trafficisalways bad coming in or out. Something on Beltway 8 south of I10 will be really great and reduce driving time for majority of the employees.

Legacy Oxy Blows

While y’all overpaid for CrownRock at least us guys and 1-3 girls are providing real efficiencies to this bloated corporation.

Bahahahahahahahahahhahaahahhahaha!!

But if Chevron loses then he may need a different big deal, like Oxy [Occidental Petroleum], to cement his long legacy,” said Paul Sankey, an oil analyst. https://www.ft.com/content/29b40eae-6be7-49a5-b1d2-4cbb4f1d230c

New High Water Mark?

$70,60,50,40..... I bet the shareholders can count.... Time to do some spring cleaning on the executive floor.

Management?

Is there any incentive to pursue manager position? I would like to get a opinion if there is any significant monetary benefit in moving to be a manager in comparison to staying technical. Is stock or cash component higher? Recently was asked by my... — read more 

True loss of $25.3 billion

On April 29, 2016, when Vicki Hollub became CEO, Occidental Petroleum was valued at $54.43 billion, with oil at $45.92 per barrel. As of May 2025, oil has risen to $60 per barrel, yet Oxy’s market cap has dropped to $40.42 billion. Stripping out... — read more 

What Happened?

There was a recent post throwing VH accolades and telling us how wonderful Oxy was and then...Bo-m...It was removed. Anyone that tells me that Oxy does not control the content on this site is certifiable...

DEI promotions

it’s so tough to get promotion as a white male in this company. when do we go back to merit-based promotions? root out DEI evil.

Question for the day

It seems like most are taking the day off for Mothers Day. How nice. The question for today is if Oxy goes private will morale amongst workers increase or decrease.

Voluntary Separation Package (VSP)

I’m not saying VSPs are on the way. But IF they were to come, does anyone rememeber the criteria that was used last time for VSPs? What is the typical starting age and # of years of experience to get one. Trying to figure out if 57ish is low enough. — read more 

Great Q1 report

The first quarter financial report looks great. Based on this report and future plans there should be nothing but a great future for this company. We should all be proud of what VH has done for us.

VH getting new Sugar Daddy

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/03/warren-buffett-to-ask-board-to-make-greg-abel-ceo-of-berkshire-hathaway-at-year-end.html

Post about stock price here...

And presto, your post is deleted... Someone is very sensitive about stock price and their ability to continue as a viable company...

Understanding Oxy WB deal

Can someone d-mb it down and explain Oxy WB deal? Why it was good or bad for other investors and employees? Please use easy analogies like bird, fish, sticks and stones.

DEI VH hiding from CNBC

VH only shows up on TV to brag when oil prices are high, acting like it’s all her doing. But when prices drop? She’s nowhere to be found. Meanwhile, other CEOs are consistent, leading through all market conditions. That says a lot, doesn’t it? — read more 

Employee removals

Have any oil company employees on visas or green cards been removed from the country because they are international employees who may have had a speeding ticket or other minor offense?

The next steps

Did you ever wonder how the company could possibly make money if it is told by DT and his army of id--ts how to operate oil fields, where to explore, and how much to produce. This type of force is coming after he is done messing around with our... — read more 

Work from home

Gee, do you think the company should take away work from home first before laying people off? It seems like if they want to maximize efficiency they should get people back to the office. Then if people want to quit because of this then mission... — read more 

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